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Sushi Rice - Which to use?
I don't think that this subject has come up recently, so here goes:
What do sushi chefs and enthusiasts buy when they make sushi rice for themselves? I've tried Nishiki, but I want to try others for comparison. Also, where can one buy the rice in reasonable quantities (maybe 5 or 10 pounds but not the huge bags that I've seen in restaurants.) And also, what are all the MI5 and News Server messages doing in our nice little sushi group? |
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Sushi Rice - Which to use?
"rufus" > wrote:
> I don't think that this subject has come up recently, so here goes: > > What do sushi chefs and enthusiasts buy when they make sushi rice for > themselves? I've tried Nishiki, but I want to try others for > comparison. Also, where can one buy the rice in reasonable quantities > (maybe 5 or 10 pounds but not the huge bags that I've seen in > restaurants.) > > And also, what are all the MI5 and News Server messages doing in our > nice little sushi group? Use short-grain rice. Wash it well and rinse it, changing the water often, until the water is clear. I've killfiled MI5 in about 20 ngs. -- Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ! ~Semper Fi~ www.delphiayachtsusa.com |
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"rufus" > wrote in message oups.com... > I don't think that this subject has come up recently, so here goes: > > What do sushi chefs and enthusiasts buy when they make sushi rice for > themselves? I've tried Nishiki, but I want to try others for > comparison. Also, where can one buy the rice in reasonable quantities > (maybe 5 or 10 pounds but not the huge bags that I've seen in > restaurants.) > > And also, what are all the MI5 and News Server messages doing in our > nice little sushi group? > I use Nishiki, or sometimes Kokuhou. There are countless others worth trying but what you should be looking for is rice that tends to come out "on the hard side". For exanple you can pay more and buy Akita Homare, but the rice tends to be stickier and softer. Here is the inside information on sushi rice. In Japan the best rice for cooking is "shin mai" meaning new crop or new harvest. However, while this great rice for most Japanese dishes, it is too soft for making good sushi rice. The best Sushi restaurants in Japan use a blend of old and new rice, in a ratio up to 70:30. There are actually two reasons for this. One is the "hardness" I just mentioned. The other little known fact is that old rice develops small cracks on the surface, not readily visible to the human eye. However, it permits a greater absorption of vinegar. So, the best sushi rice is one that is blended, usually by the rice dealer. In he US, Japanee short grain rice in 5, 10, 20., 25 lb bags are always available in most Japanese grocery stores. Most "Asian" food stores will also carry 5 to 10 lb bags. Musashi |
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Sushi Rice - Which to use?
I have used Nishiki, but I have no idea as to whether it is old or new.
I have seen rice grains from various suppliers that were smooth and shiny and others that appeared chipped and broken. I suppose that based on what you stated, chipped and broken is not the same as "small cracks not readily visible." How can I determine what is old and what is new? If you have any specific suggestions (names of old and new rice and US suppliers) I will try experimenting with them. BTW, using more or less water in my Zojirushi seems to affect the rice texture. Do you tend to use the exact amount of water recommended? Also, do you wash and/or soak the rice before cooking? I know that some people insist on washing and some also add a 45 minute soak in the cooking water before cooking. Thanks. |
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"rufus" > wrote in message oups.com... > I have used Nishiki, but I have no idea as to whether it is old or new. > I have seen rice grains from various suppliers that were smooth and > shiny and others that appeared chipped and broken. I suppose that > based on what you stated, chipped and broken is not the same as "small > cracks not readily visible." > > How can I determine what is old and what is new? If you have any > specific suggestions (names of old and new rice and US suppliers) I > will try experimenting with them. New rice (shin mai) is marked on the bag. Anything not so marked is ko mai; old rice. It's usually not marked in English so you ,may want to ask the store people. > BTW, using more or less water in my Zojirushi seems to affect the rice > texture. Do you tend to use the exact amount of water recommended? > Usually yes. I use a Zoujirushi also. > Also, do you wash and/or soak the rice before cooking? I know that > some people insist on washing and some also add a 45 minute soak in the > cooking water before cooking. > Traditionally yes, I'd always wash. I'd soak only if I wanted non-sushi rice. Lately I've been using Musen Mai (rice that doesb't require washing). M |
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On Jan 25, 6:18 pm, "rufus" > wrote: > I don't think that this subject has come up recently, so here goes: > > What do sushi chefs and enthusiasts buy when they make sushi rice for > themselves? I've tried Nishiki, but I want to try others for > comparison. Also, where can one buy the rice in reasonable quantities > (maybe 5 or 10 pounds but not the huge bags that I've seen in > restaurants.) When I roll my own, I'll use Kohuko. I like the texture better than Nishiki. Musashi San mentioned something about not giving rice a soak for sushi. One thing I like to do after washing the rice is to give the rice a 15 minute soak with a piece of kombu seaweed on top. I take it out just before I start the fire. I think it adds some nice flavor and a bit of mineral content without going overboard. |
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On 2007-01-26 03:23:31 -0600, "rufus" > said:
> > BTW, using more or less water in my Zojirushi seems to affect the rice > texture. Do you tend to use the exact amount of water recommended? I don't make sushi, but my Zojirushi (Neuro-Fuzzy) has different water level markers for sushi rice. If it is to be trusted, you should use about 20% less water. |
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